Annandale East and Eskdale
Ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.152, -3.081 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 31 84 |
| Dialling code: | 013873 (Langholm) |
Annandale East and Eskdale is an electoral ward in the largely rural council area of Dumfries and Galloway in south-west Scotland, covering a sweep of river valleys, rolling farmland and upland fringes. The ward takes in parts of the Annan and Esk catchments, sitting beneath the Southern Uplands, and is noted for its scenic landscapes and small, dispersed communities rather than any large urban centre.
Economically it leans on agriculture, forestry and a modest but growing tourism sector that taps hillwalking, cycling and wildlife watching around nearby hills such as the Moffat Hills. Culturally and historically the area shares the Borderlands’ legacy of reiving and castle ruins, and local life still revolves around village halls, agricultural shows and community events that keep a strong rural identity.
Postcode districts covering Annandale East and Eskdale
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Langholm Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Eaglesfield Place 8 miles12.9 km
- Ecclefechan Place 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Nicholforest Parish 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Kirkandrews Parish 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Annandale East and Eskdale
DG11 3PZ, DG11 3JF, DG16 5HN, DG11 3AJ, DG13 0QP, DG13 0BA, DG13 0DX, DG14 0SD, DG13 0JP … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 55.5 miles89.3 km
- Edinburgh Airport 56.3 miles90.6 km
- Gretna Green Railway Station 10.5 miles17 km
- Lockerbie Railway Station 10.9 miles17.6 km
Hotels in Annandale East and Eskdale Ad
- The Douglas Hotel
- Eskdale Hotel 3
- Smiths at Gretna Green 4
- Gretna Hall Hotel 4
- The Mill Forge 3
- The Gretna Chase Hotel 3
- Hunters Lodge Hotel 3
- Solway Lodge Hotel 3
- Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74 3
- Corner House Hotel 3
Schools in Annandale East and Eskdale
- Canonbie School Primary
- Eaglesfield School Primary
- Gretna School Primary
- Kirkpatrick Fleming School Primary
- Langholm Academy Secondary
- Langholm Primary School Primary
- Springfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tundergarth Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Mount Annan Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Galabank Stadium 13 miles21 km
- Jardine Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Kinmount House Estate 15 miles24.1 km
- Larriston Fells Hill 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Hoscote Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Raehills Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Rock Hall Estate 17.4 miles28 km